Description
Pygmy squirrels (African Dormice,) standard color, young adults.
Pygmy squirrels (African Dormice,) for sale. Pygmy squirrels (African Dormice) typically have a standard color of sandy brown/greyish-brown/golden-brown on top with a pale, creamy white underside, white feet, and a darker streak along the spine, but juveniles start paler, developing their adult colors as they mature past weaning (around 6-9 weeks), becoming fully independent with their distinct agouti/grey/brown tones, large eyes, and squirrel-like tail.
Key Color & Appearance Details
- Wild Type (Standard): Sandy brown, greyish-brown, or golden-brown on the back, sometimes with reddish/coppery tints.
- Underside: Pale grey, white, or cream.
- Distinctive Markings: White patches on feet and cheeks, often with dark patches under their large eyes.
- Tail: Bushy, squirrel-like, and a similar color to the back.
Color Development in Young Adults (Juveniles)
- Newborns: Pinkish.
- Early Juveniles (Weeks 1-6): Develop a pale grey fur after about a week.
- Young Adults (Post-Weaning): Gradually darken to the standard adult agouti (grey/brown) colors as they become independent (around 8-9 weeks old).
Variations & Mutations
- While the standard is brown/grey, some color variations (like pied with white splashes) and a rare tan variety exist in captivity.
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